Morella, Castellón (Morella)
Morella (Valencian: [moˈɾeʎa]) is an ancient walled city located on a hill-top in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain. The town is the capital and administrative centre of the comarca of Els Ports, in the historic Maestrat (Maestrazgo) region.
There are traces of settlement by the Iberians, succeeded by the Greeks and Romans, Visigoths and the Moors. From the early 17th century to the Spanish Civil War, the town was often fought over, due to its strategic situation between the Ebro and the coastal plain of Valencia. Morella is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities.
Every six years the citizens celebrate the Sexenni, a commemoration of the town's recovery from the plague in the seventeenth century. Tourism now plays an important part in the local economy, along with agriculture. In the 20th century the town and surrounding area became depopulated, a trend that has only been reversed in the early 21st century. The population of Morella at the start of 2019 was 2,430, having declined from a figure of 7,335 in 1900 (INE).One of the typical gastronomic products of Morella is sweets known as flaons. Local bakeries are also renowned for a number of other traditional pastries and sweets, like mantecadas, prepared in the ancient way.
- 1 History
- 2 Sexenni
- 3 Municipal area
- 4 Geography
- 5 Today
- 6 Gallery
- 7 See also
- 8 References
- 9 External links
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Denes of Morella
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Municipal charter of Morella (1233).
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Dance of Gitanetes, Sexenni 2012. Morella
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This cave painting in Galeria del Roure [Wikidata], in Morella la Vella, is the oldest depiction of archery combat.
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Comments
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A must visit village. If you're around, do not skip it. Beautiful walk up to the cadtke through the village. Walked town. The castle is just impressive. Built on the rocks. The town has many nice cafes and restaurants. As you walk up to the castle you will pass by a little garden called the poets garden where a wonderful man cares for the plants. You might fall across some smiling girls playing music there. I shared a lovely musical moments with them.
2 years ago -
Please review the photo journal. This place has to be seen to be believed. Worth taking a whole day to visit and look around. Lots of cafes inside this fortified city to take a break from time to time.
a year ago -
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The most beautiful village in Spain. Must see, taste and smell! History, views and gastronomy in one package! Lovely!
7 months ago -
Morella ðŸ•ðŸ°is a must to visit when one traveling in Vinaròs going along to 🛤🛣ðŸžCastellón. One must be careful with 🚗🚙 going up hills to Morella ðŸ‘ðŸ¾ðŸ¤—🤗🤗
3 years ago -
Gorgeous place in which you can enjoy an unforgettable time beacuse it has its own charm and it's stopped on time and in history.
8 months ago -
When they say it's the most beautiful town in Spain they are correct! This place is stunning. It mesmerises right from rye first glimpse that you get from 5 km away. It's imposing castle and quaint town stand out. When you enter, you take another sigh of astonishment. The town itself is breathtaking. And if you are lucky and have an overcast day, you get the most stunning pictures. If you are here, don't forget to take a walk in the town in the night.
2 years ago -